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IndiaMay 10, 2025

PM Modi holds meeting with CDS and three service chiefs

Amidst Pakistan's drone incursions at 26 locations on India's western front and India's targeting of Pakistani military installations, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today reviewed the security situation in a high-level meeting at his residence. The meeting was attended by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs. The Prime Minister reviewed India's preparedness with the armed forces. The Prime Minister also took note of India's retaliatory action against Pakistan's drone incursions. The Prime Minister has held this meeting at a ti
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

2 explosions in Jalandhar city in the morning amid ongoing tension with Pakistan

2 explosions took place in Jalandhar city in the morning amid ongoing tension with Pakistan. At 8.30 am, an explosion was reported in Basti Danshimanda. This explosion took place in village Nahla. Smoke is also seen rising in the area after the sound of explosions. As if this drone-like object fell, it caught fire as soon as it fell. There is a pit of about 2 to 2.5 feet here. People are coming from far and wide to see it. Along with this, the sound of 2 explosions has also been heard one after the other near Company Bagh. Air sirens were heard continuously in Jalandhar in the morning. Accord
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

High alert in Jammu! People ordered to evacuate their homes

Amidst Pakistani attacks, a high alert has been issued in Jammu. The army has ordered people to evacuate their homes in Kunjwani and Jajo Chak areas of Jammu due to the threat of air strikes. This warning has been given for security reasons. Local authorities have appealed to all citizens to immediately leave their homes and go to safe places. This step has been taken by the army to ensure the safety of citizens. The administration has given careful instructions to the people so that any kind of accident can be avoided.
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

'War is certain now', Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif a statement

Pakistan Defense Minister Khawaja Asif said that war between India and Pakistan is certain now. In a TV interview, on the question of war, he said that there is no other option other than this. Along with this, Army Spokesperson Ahmed Chaudhry today said that the Indian government is involved in funding terrorists. It is encouraging cross-border terrorism. India is also running many terrorist camps. He also said that if India likes Pakistan's firing so much, then we will fulfill your wish at the place, time and manner of our choice. Meanwhile, amidst the war situation, the International Monet
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Continuous explosions in Jalandhar, red alert issued, DC appeals to people

After Operation Sindhur, Pakistan is continuously attacking India. Punjab is being targeted. The Deputy Commissioner has issued a red alert in Jalandhar. Deputy Commissioner Dr. Himanshu Agarwal again appealed to the people that if a drone falls somewhere near you, then do not go near it. An explosion in it can cause damage. Immediately inform the nearest police station about the fall of the drone. According to the orders issued by the Deputy Commissioner, people have been appealed not to gather and avoid going outside. People have also been asked to avoid going into big buildings. Along with
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IndiaMay 10, 2025

Jalandhar on high alert, a day after drone strikes, missile strikes in city

A day after the drone strikes, several missile strikes took place in Jalandhar on the intervening night of May 9-10. During this, intermittent explosions were heard, causing panic among the people. People of Kangniwal village near Adampur heard the blast around 1:30 am. The villagers said that as soon as they came out of their houses, they saw the debris of the missile. A car parked outside the house was damaged and cracks appeared in the water tank of another house. Immediately after the incident, the district administration imposed a blackout at 1:30 am, which continued till 6 am.
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Pakistan drone attacks on 7 districts of Punjab

Pakistan has carried out drone attacks on 7 districts of Punjab, a house caught fire after a drone fell in Khai Seme village of Ferozepur. Three people were seriously injured here. All three have been admitted to the hospital. Villagers say that when the drone fell, the lights of the house were on. At the same time, a powerful explosion took place in Gurdaspur, 20 km from the Kartarpur Corridor. The people injured in the drone attack in Ferozepur have been identified as Lakhwinder Singh, his wife Lakhwinder Kaur and Monu.
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Farmers' organizations suspend all agitations for 15 days in view of India-Pakistan tension

Farmers' organizations in Punjab have suspended all agitations for 15 days in view of India-Pakistan tension. This announcement has been made by the United Kisan Morcha Non-Political. The morcha said that in this tense atmosphere, the agitating farmers of the country stand firm with the soldiers of their country. Jagjit Singh Dallewal, state president of Bharatiya Kisan Union Ekta Sidhupur, who is a prominent leader of the United Kisan Morcha Non-Political, also appealed to the people to strictly follow the instructions given by the government and administrative authorities of the country a
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IndiaMay 09, 2025

Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur issues orders amid India-Pakistan tension

The Jalandhar administration in Punjab has issued orders against noise pollution and hoarding of rations in the city amid the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. Police Commissioner Dhanpreet Kaur has ordered not to create any kind of noise pollution in residential areas from 10 pm to 6 am. According to the order of the Police Commissioner, action will be taken against any kind of noise pollution during the night, except in cases of public emergency. There are also orders not to blow loud horns on vehicles from 10 pm.

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AlbertaOct 02, 2026

Credit Card Fraud and Money Laundering: Arrest Warrants Issued for Two Suspects

Police in Alberta have issued arrest warrants for two suspects wanted in connection with a credit card fraud and money laundering investigation spanning three cities, including Calgary. The investigation began in March last year after a Fort McMurray resident’s bank account was compromised, resulting in approximately $120,000 in fraudulent transactions. Victims in Calgary and St. Albert were also identified during the investigation. Based on an investigation by the Wood Buffalo RCMP’s Financial Crimes Unit, arrest warrants have been issued for 22-year-old Calgary resident Divianshu and 63-
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BCOct 02, 2026

Five Arrested in B.C. Extortion Investigation, One Held at Toronto Airport

Five young men have been arrested in a joint police operation in connection with an extortion investigation in British Columbia. Four foreign nationals were arrested in Surrey, while the fifth suspect was taken into custody at Toronto Pearson International Airport. Langley RCMP Supt. Harm Dosange and B.C. Extortion Task Force Chief Supt. Duncan Pound announced the arrests at a news conference on Friday. Police said all five suspects were arrested on Thursday and have been charged with extortion-related offences. According to Supt. Dosange, the investigation began in June 2025 after threats wer
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Chinese Steel to Be Used Again in $33B LNG Canada Phase 2 Project

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